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Hunting Near Crossville, TN
The nearest public hunting areas to Crossville, the seasons and deer unit that cover it, and local shops and processors.
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Public hunting land near Crossville
From Crossville, the shortest trip to public land is Keyes-Harrison WMA at about 11 miles. About 134,515 acres of public ground sit within 30 miles of town. At 79,740 acres, Catoosa WMA (14 miles) is the largest within reach. Miles in the table are measured in a straight line, so expect the drive to be longer.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes-Harrison WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 1,740 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Cumberland |
| Catoosa Ridge Refuge | 11 mi | WMA | 1,630 | deer, turkey, small game | Cumberland |
| Luper Mountain WMA | 12 mi | WMA | 5,617 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Cumberland |
| Catoosa WMA | 14 mi | WMA | 79,740 | deer, turkey, small game, bear, hogs | Cumberland, Morgan |
| Obed Wild and Scenic River | 15 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game, hogs | Morgan, Cumberland |
| Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA | 17 mi | State Park | 6,500 | deer, turkey, small game, bear, hogs | White, Van Buren |
| Mount Roosevelt WMA | 19 mi | WMA | 11,000 | deer, turkey, small game | Roane, Cumberland |
| Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA | 19 mi | WMA | 17,000 | deer, turkey, small game, bear, hogs | White, Van Buren |
| Whites Creek PHA | 19 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game | Rhea, Roane |
| Harp WMA | 20 mi | WMA | 285 | deer, turkey, small game | Bledsoe |
| Bledsoe State Forest | 21 mi | State Forest | 8,289 | deer, turkey, small game | Bledsoe, Cumberland |
| Big Bottom Unit, Bridgestone Firestone WMA | 21 mi | WMA | n/a | deer, turkey, small game, hogs | Van Buren, White |
| Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA | 22 mi | WMA | 1,114 | deer, turkey, small game | Morgan |
| Crooked Fork Unit, Catoosa WMA | 25 mi | WMA | 1,600 | deer, turkey, small game, hogs | Morgan |
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Closest wildlife areas to Crossville
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What is open near Crossville in 2026-27
Deer limits around Crossville
Cumberland County is in Unit 4. Antlerless limits: Young Sportsman 2 for the four days, archery 4, the muzzleloader and straight-wall week 2, gun 2, none in August. Crossing into another county in the same unit does not reset the count.
Cumberland County bait and CWD
No CWD rules apply; baiting private land requires the Deer Bait Privilege License.
Licenses
For residents 16 to 64, the Annual Sportsman ($165) bundles every hunting privilege plus WMA access. Hunter education applies if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1969.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 9, 2026.
Cumberland County near Crossville: what is in season
Bear hunting here falls under zone BHZ4. Cumberland County is open to licensed baiting on private land.
- Deer
- Turkey
- Ducks
- Waterfowl
- Canada goose
- White-fronted goose
- Brant
- Light geese
- Dove
- Woodcock
- Snipe
- Rails (virginia, sora)
- Gallinule and moorhen
- Crow
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Quail
- Grouse
- RaccoonYear-round
- Opossum
- CoyoteYear-round
- Bobcat
- Bear
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 9, 2026.
Sunrise and legal light in Crossville
Sunrise minus 30 minutes to sunset plus 30 minutes is the window for big and small game.
Calculated for Crossville in Central time.
Meat processing and mounts near Crossville
We start in Cumberland County and work outward.
Closest gun ranges to Crossville
Closest first, measured as the crow flies from town.
Shooting here: rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Shooting here: pistol and rifle. Open to the public.
Shooting here: skeet; trap; 5-stand; sporting clays; pistol; rifle; 3D archery. Open to the public.
Crossville hunting FAQ
How many public areas can I reach from Crossville?
14 within 75 miles, 14 of them closer than 30.
What county covers Crossville?
Cumberland County. Cumberland County hunting covers harvest history and regulations.
What deer unit applies to Crossville?
Unit 4, through Cumberland County. The unit decides how many does you can take.
When does deer season open near Crossville?
Archery opens Sep 26, 2026 and gun season runs Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 statewide.
Can I hunt turkey in fall near Crossville?
Cumberland County allows fall turkey by bow and by shotgun Oct 17 to 30, limit one male.
Who processes deer near Crossville?
Try Crossville Acres, Jiffy Processing and Wyatt's Custom Slaughtering.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt near Crossville?
Hunters aged 16 to 64 need one on WMAs; the Annual Sportsman license already includes it.
How does Cumberland County rank for deer?
The county ranked 12th with 2,685 deer in 2025-26.
How far is public land from Crossville?
Keyes-Harrison WMA is about 11 miles from Crossville in a straight line.
Crossville hunt planning
Towns close by: Hunting near Sparta, Hunting near Pikeville, Hunting near Wartburg.
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